1. Of course it starts up front and we have gotten better. Not sure the adjustment, but heard Jones was struggling with calls...but that appears to have gotten better. We went from a unit that allowed multiple run blitz right up the middle to create havoc at Illinois to a unit that seems to be able to block folks pretty well. Still a work in progress, but at least we are an average OL now...
2. Against Purdue, i saw RB step up and take on blitzer effectively almost every time we needed it. Our young RB core has struggled at this.
3. WRs...again, of course! Getting NR healthy and a couple other guys, like Vines, Brecht in the mix has allowed us to put out TEs back in the slot and in motion where they will get more favorable matchups. NR is just a really good WR!
4. Recognition- I thought Petras had his best game versus Purdue at recognizing coverages, and especially blitzes and making the right play
2. Against Purdue, i saw RB step up and take on blitzer effectively almost every time we needed it. Our young RB core has struggled at this.
3. WRs...again, of course! Getting NR healthy and a couple other guys, like Vines, Brecht in the mix has allowed us to put out TEs back in the slot and in motion where they will get more favorable matchups. NR is just a really good WR!
4. Recognition- I thought Petras had his best game versus Purdue at recognizing coverages, and especially blitzes and making the right play
